Classroom & Child Care Assistant Volunteer Program in Cambodia

What is the Classroom & Child Care Assistant Placements in Siem Reap, Cambodia project all about?

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Become a resource for local teachers and have a rewarding experience in Cambodia’s premier tourist destination on our Classroom and Child Care Assistant Placements in Siem Reap. We work with a wide range of worthwhile teaching and child care initiatives in Siem Reap and it’s surrounding communities. The primary focus of these teaching assistant placements is to help improve students English- speaking abilities and to bring fun and creativity to a rather dry curriculum.

There are many NGOs providing activities for younger children, which enable parents to go out and earn a living. Children in Cambodia don’t start school until they are five years old and many have little access to creative activities or toys before that. Your participation to create activities are essential in enabling children to develop through play. By supporting the local lead teacher, you can help manage large groups of children as well as provide more one-on-one attention. Teachers follow a range of lesson plans and curriculum, but often need help with pronunciation, games, activities and stories to enrich the lessons and engage the children.

Why choose this Classroom & Child Care Assistant project?

The Cambodian education system is chronically underfunded and child care provision is in short supply. Child care assistants bring ideas and enthusiasm to the classroom, which is invaluable to the system and the children

As Siem Reap relies on tourism and hospitality industries, learning English is very important. Many NGOs offer children from impoverished backgrounds the opportunity to learn English, which would otherwise not be available to them. Native English speakers are needed to model pronunciation and to develop interesting activities and lessons.

Role of the Teaching & Community Volunteer

On our Classroom and Child Care Assistant Placement, your role very much depends on the needs of the placement. You could be helping in a kindergarten class- reading stories in English or teaching the children new songs- or, you could be helping to prepare resources, or, even, designing a mural to improve the learning environment.

You will support the existing staff in the classroom and share your ideas with them, so that lessons and activities continue once you have returned home.

You will be sent the details of your assigned placement 2 – 4 weeks prior to your arrival in Cambodia. It is not possible to send placement details earlier than this, as the needs of placements often change and most of the placements can only accept a maximum of 2 volunteers.

What skills do I need to be a Teaching Volunteer in Siem Reap, Cambodia?

As a child care and teaching assistant volunteer, you must enjoy spending time with young children as well as embody patience and enthusiasm. Volunteers with creative ideas and a caring personality are needed. Though, while on the project, you must respect the local teacher’s approach to education.

Because we work with a number of different placements in the area, we like to conduct telephone interviews with volunteers to find out their skills and what they are looking for. This way, we can make sure you are placed in the appropriate placement for your needs.

You will be asked to send your CV/resume before being accepted onto this project. You will also be asked to send a letter of motivation, medical certificate and two references from a former teacher or employer.

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